Quiz on OPAC and Web-OPAC

What does OPAC stand for?

• Online Public Access Catalog

• Open Public Archive Collection

• Online Private Access Catalogue

• Offline Public Access Catalog

What is the primary function of an OPAC?

• Managing library finances

• Providing access to library catalogs and resources

• Conducting research experiments

• Printing books for public distribution

Which of the following is an advantage of Web-OPAC?

• Restricted access to in-library users only

• Remote searching of library resources from anywhere

• Requires physical card catalogs for reference

• Only available for printed books

Which Boolean operator is used to combine two keywords and show results containing both?

• AND

• OR

• NOT

• WITH

Before the development of OPAC, how did users search for books in libraries?

• Digital databases

• Card catalogs

• Mobile apps

• AI-powered search

In which decade did Web-OPAC become widely accessible via browsers?

• 1970s

• 1980s

• 1990s

• 2000s

Which of the following is NOT a feature of modern Web-OPACs?

• AI-powered recommendations

• Mobile-friendly access

• Handwritten index cards

• Integration with digital resources

What is a key feature of Web-OPAC (2000s-Present)?

• Only accessible within the library

• Requires physical card searching

• Online access via browsers and remote searching

• Limited to printed books only